Firefighter John J. Tracy

Mattydale Fire Department

Date of Death: July 30, 1966

Firefighter John J. Tracy gave the ultimate sacrifice on July 30, 1966, while serving his community and the Mattydale Fire Department. He died from traumatic injuries sustained after falling from apparatus while responding to a call. His memory remains a lasting part of the station—his photograph hangs in the day room, dedicated in his honor as “The Tracy Room,” ensuring that all who enter remember his name and his service.